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13.06.2012 General News

Hohoe Clashes: Muslim leaders Promise To Help Search For Missing Regalia

13.06.2012 LISTEN
By Daily Graphic

Sheik Nuhu Sharabutu - National Chief Imam Muslim leaders in Hohoe have assured the Gbi Traditional Council they will assist in the search for the regalia said to have been stolen from the Palace.

The assurances come in the wake of a 48 hour ultimatum given by the Gbi Traditional Council for the Muslim youth to return the regalia or face the consequences.

Angry Muslim youth attacked the Palace of the Gbi Traditional Council Monday following the exhumation of the body of the chief imam who was buried on Sunday.

They destroyed property of Torgbega Gabusu, who they accuse of ordering the exhumation of the body.

The action led to a reprisal attack by loyalists of Torgbega Gabusu and the Gbi Traditional Council.

The ensuing clashes led to two deaths and property destroyed with the Regional Security Council imposing a curfew in the area.

At a meeting with the GOC of Southern Command Brigadier General Martin Ahiaglo, the Gbi Traditional Council complained about looting of regalia by the Moslim youth when they attacked the palace on Monday.

They therefore warned that Muslim youth have until Friday to return the stolen regalia or face the consequences.

Spokesperson of the Muslim youth, Alhaji Anas Dawuda assured they will assist in the search for the regalia.

“We assure you that anybody in possession with those things we will make sure they return them. We are indeed disturbed with whatever is going on,” he told Joy News correspondent Agbeko Ben Coffie.

He is worried the clashes will destroy the healthy relationship they have built with Togbega over the years.

Meanwhile Spokesperson of the National Chief Imam, Baba Issah says Sheik Nuhu Sharabutu is yet to be informed about the missing regalia.

According to him, the Gbi Traditional Council did not raise the issue of stolen regalia when they met the National Chief Imam on Tuesday.

He however assured that the Imam will be informed and the necessary action taken to restore law and order in Hohoe.

Source: myjoyonline.com

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